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Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
Digital    Academic
           Intensive

Business   Course

Master

                       D B . A A LT O. F I
Class
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
“ Very well organised and planned.
                                                   The aspect of working on a project

UNTO RAUTIO, AALTO UNIVERSITY
                                                   is fantastic. The overall experience
                                                   is close to perfect. ”

                                                                   —   Trevor Senekal, Master Class
                                                                       student 2019, Stellenbosch
                                           D B M C                     University School of Business.

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Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
A letter from the Program Director                     members and industry professionals to teach in
                                                       the Master Class. We also arrange various social
                                                       and cultural activities.

                                                       During your time at Aalto University you will work
                                                       with a real-life business challenge in a diverse team
                                                       of students from all over the world. You will learn
                                                       how to tackle both global and local challenges in an
                                                       exponentially changing business environment. This
                                                       course will change the way you view businesses.
Dear Student,
                                                       Let us be your local guides to digital business!
We want to invite you on an exciting journey into
the digital landscape of Finland. Aalto University
is a unique combination of business, technology        Warm regards,
and design and here at the Business School, you
will have a study experience to remember. At Aalto
University you will join a hands-on academic
community working closely with companies and
work-life. Our new state-of-the-art Business School
building is a great place to study and socialize.
                                                       Laura Sivula
The Digital Business Master Class was founded to
offer international graduate students an opportunity
to experience Aalto University and enjoy everything
Finland has to offer. We invite our top faculty
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
AU KIO -
                                                                                                        Welcome to the new School of Business building

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Academic     Discover the advantages of digital                                                         in Otaniemi! Built in 2018, Ekonominaukio offers

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                                                                                                        modern facilities for learning, as well as gorgeous
             trends, emerging technologies,
                                                                                                        architecture.
Intensive    business design thinking and data-
             driven business. Create digital

Course       solutions to challenges faced by
             companies. Enjoy the Nordic capital

at Aalto     Helsinki, surrounding nature, sauna
             with locals and Nordic superfoods.

University

                                                       MIKKO HUISMAN, AALTO UNIVERSITY
             Digital Business Master Class (6 ECTS)

School of    provides an outlook to the Finnish and
             global digital business landscape and

Business     companies through industry lecturers
             and company visits. The lectures
             and workshops are held by Aalto
             faculty, visiting faculty, and industry
             professionals.

             CHOOSE THE DATES THAT
             FIT YOUR SCHEDULE:

             DBMC Spring: March 9-20, 2020
             DBMC Summer: June 29–July 10, 2020
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
Included   DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
           Interactive and fast-paced graduate-
                                                    Learning   •   Explore and implement key
                                                                   topics in digital business

in the     level course (6 ECTS) focusing on
           digital technologies as tools for
                                                    outcomes   •   Differentiate between digital

Master     building businesses. We learn how
           companies transform their processes
                                                                   transformation and digital
                                                                   optimization

Class      and systems by implementing digital
           technologies.                                       •   Evaluate the continually evolving
                                                                   digital business landscape both
           CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING                                locally and globally
           During the intense 2 weeks, we build
           a project, planning a digital solution              •   Gain theoretical and practical
           for a real-life company problem.                        knowledge of digital strategies
           Concepts covered include mobile and
           social technologies, service design,                •   Work in international
           data analytics, data-driven marketing,                  multidisciplinary teams
           platforms and ecosystems, business
           models, working in virtual teams and                •   Apply project management
           project management frameworks.                          in virtual and on-site projects

           TEAMWORK                                            •   Develop recommendations
           In addition to on-site learning,                        for a real-life case
           the course includes pre- and post-
           work periods. We learn in virtual,
           classroom, teamwork and corporate
           environments.
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
Otaniemi   Lectures are held at the Otaniemi
           campus of Aalto University. The

Campus     campus is located in Espoo, which
           is a neighbouring city to the capital
           Helsinki. Metro takes you from Helsinki
           city centre directly to the Otaniemi
           campus (Aalto University station) in
           15 minutes.

                                                     MIKKO HUISMAN, AALTO UNIVERSITY
           Espoo is the largest innovation hub in
           Finland. The combination of research
           at Aalto University and the hundreds
           of international companies that call
           Espoo home provide an exciting
           atmosphere for the Digital Business
           Master Class.

           The extra-curricular activities and
           company visits take place in both
           Helsinki and Espoo.
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
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HELSIN   Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of
         beautiful islands and green parks. The city is compact enough to
         be discovered by foot and has something to offer for everyone
         - tech enthusiasts, design fans and nature lovers included.

                                                                            JUSSI HELLSTEN, HELSINKI MARKETING
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
OODI   Oodi is Helsinki’s central library and a lively meeting
       space for the city’s residents. Try it out as a group
       work space or just enjoy the atmosphere.

                                                                                                       SUOMENLINNAN HOITOKUNTA, HELSINKI MARKETING
                                                                 TUOMAS UUSHEIMO, HELSINKI MARKETING

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                                                                                                                                                                Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is one of Helsinki’s most

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                                                                                                                                                                beloved sights. The Unesco World Heritage site gives
                                                                                                                                                                visitors a look at the past 200 years of Finnish history.
                                                                                                                                                                A great way to experience the Helsinki archipelago!
Digital Business Master Class - Academic Intensive Course
Application   To apply, you must be an enrolled
              student at a partner university of
                                                          The service fee includes:
                                                                                                  PLEASE NOTE:
              Aalto University School of Business         •   Course materials
              and nominated for exchange by your          •   Tickets to public transportation    The Aalto University School
              home university exchange coordinator.           (during Espoo weeks)                of Business reserves the right
              Students will receive a link to our         •   Events, dinners and trips           to adjust the service fee up to
              online application form after the               organised by the course             confirmation of participation
              nomination.                                     (as listed in the course program)   if external costs change
                                                                                                  materially. The tuition fee
              Applications should include:                                                        and service fee are non-
              • Study transcript                          The service fee does not include:       refundable. The service fee
              • CV + LinkedIn profile                                                             and tuition fee are to be paid
              • Motivation letter                         •   Living costs such as                by bank transfer. If the invoice
                                                              lunch and other daily meals         is not paid by the due date, the
              COURSE FEES                                 •   Transportation from                 application will be considered
                                                              airport to accommodation            lapsed. The student is
              Tuition fee                                     (public transportation 5€)          responsible for arranging his/
              There is no tuition fee for students        •   Any damage caused                   her own travel insurance.
              who are nominated for exchange from             by a student to their
              a partner institution of Aalto University       accommodation provider
              School of Business.
                                                          Accommodation can be optionally
              Service fee, 480€                           added to the service fee. See
              All DBMC students face a service fee,       accommodation options and prices
              which is to be paid at the time of          on our website at http://db.aalto.fi
              confirming participation in the course.
DBMC                               DBMC
Spring 2020                        Summer 2020

Application period:                Application period:
September 16 – December 20,        January 20 – April 17, 2020.

                                                                          HEIDI STRENGELL, AALTO UNIVERSITY
2019.
                                   Program
Program                            1-5   June Orientation week (online)
10-14 February
      Orientation week (online)    29 June – 10 July Intensive weeks
                                          (on-site at Aalto)
9-20   March Intensive weeks
       (on-site at Aalto)          3-7    August Post-class work
                                          (online)
6-10   April Post-class work
       (online)

Preliminary program schedule       Preliminary program schedule
available online at db.aalto.fi.   available online at db.aalto.fi.
95%
                        Would recommend                                             “ To find a resolution to our
                        Aalto as an exchange
                        destination.
                                                                                      brief, as a team, we needed to
                                                                                      creatively interact to uncover
                                                                                      a path forward for the design
                                                                 D B M C
                                                                                      of our digital platform. This
                                                                                      interaction as a team of different

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                                                                                      about a different type of
                                                                                      experience that was extremely
                                                                                      rewarding. “

Found DBMC a good       Of expectations of Helsinki
addition to their CV.   were positively met.
                                                                                               — Michelle Goodsir, Master Class
                                                                                             		 student 2019, Auckland University
                                                                                             		 of Technology

* DBMC 2019 Students
Aalto University is a multidisciplinary community,

Contact

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              In case of any questions about                                                   where science and art meet technology and business.

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                                                                                               Join the Digital Business Master Class for a taste of
              the course program, practicalities                                               the Aalto way of learning!
information   or application process, please
              contact Ms. Laura Kitinoja.

              Laura Kitinoja
              Program Manager
              laura.kitinoja@aalto.fi
              +358 50 577 2755

                                                    AINO HUOVIO, AALTO UNIVERSITY
              Laura Sivula
              Program Director
              laura.sivula@aalto.fi
              +358 50 384 7228

              DBMC Office
              Aalto University School of Business
              Ekonominaukio 1,
              02150 Espoo, Finland
              db.aalto.fi
Let us be your
                    local guides to
                    digital business

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